Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections, has revealed his openness to the possibility of running as Peter Obi’s deputy in the upcoming 2027 presidential race—if certain conditions are met.
In a viral video shared on the X platform, the former Kano State governor, speaking in Hausa, indicated his willingness to consider the position, but only after thorough discussions with the Labour Party (LP) leader.
Kwankwaso acknowledged his political standing, emphasizing that he views himself as more experienced than Obi, saying, “I’m bigger than Peter Obi politically; I’m his elder brother.”
Despite this, Kwankwaso stated that he was open to the idea of working with Obi if trust and other terms can be agreed upon.
During the 2023 election, Obi outperformed expectations, winning the majority of votes in 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while Kwankwaso won his stronghold in Kano.
However, Kwankwaso still believes he has a stronger political resume and is willing to negotiate, provided the conditions are favorable.
“We are willing to engage in discussions, provided that trust is established,” he concluded, signaling potential cooperation with Peter Obi for the 2027 election.